Archive · 17 Dec 2025
Underdogs of 2025: Inspiring Stories of Triumph
In 2025, many people and small groups achieved big things despite being considered underdogs.
Virginia Giuffre spoke out against powerful people, leading to changes in the British royal family.
Zohran Mamdani became New York City's first Muslim and South Asian mayor.
Shafali Verma helped India win the Women's Cricket World Cup.
Marjorie Taylor Greene resigned from Congress after a fallout with Donald Trump.
Two Australian teens challenged a social media ban in court.
The small island of Curacao qualified for the FIFA World Cup.
Owen Cooper, a young actor, won an Emmy Award.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy, the president of Ukraine, continued to fight against Russia's invasion.
These stories show that with determination, anyone can achieve great things.
Virginia Giuffre's posthumous memoir led to Prince Andrew being stripped of royal titles.
Zohran Mamdani became New York City's first Muslim and South Asian mayor.
Shafali Verma played a crucial role in India's Women's Cricket World Cup victory.
Marjorie Taylor Greene resigned from Congress after a public fallout with Donald Trump.
Noah Jones and Macy Neyland challenged Australia's social media ban in court.
Curacao, a small island nation, qualified for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Owen Cooper became the youngest male Emmy winner for his role in 'Adolescence'.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy continued to lead Ukraine against Russia's invasion despite challenges.
- Who
- Various individuals and groups including Virginia Giuffre, Zohran Mamdani, Shafali Verma, Marjorie Taylor Greene, Noah Jones and Macy Neyland, Curacao, Owen Cooper, and Volodymyr Zelenskyy
- What
- A compilation of underdog stories from 2025, highlighting their triumphs and struggles
- When
- Throughout 2025, with specific events and achievements detailed in the articles
- Where
- Various locations including the United States, India, Australia, Curacao, and Ukraine
- Why
- To celebrate and recognize the determination and resilience of individuals and groups who overcame significant challenges and achieved notable successes
- Virginia Giuffre
- Accuser of Prince Andrew, posthumous memoir 'Nobody’s Girl'
- Zohran Mamdani
- New York City's first Muslim and South Asian mayor
- Shafali Verma
- Indian cricketer, key player in ICC Women’s ODI World Cup win
- Marjorie Taylor Greene
- Resigned from US Congress after falling out with Donald Trump
- Noah Jones and Macy Neyland
- Teen challengers of Australia's social media ban
- Curacao
- Tiny island nation qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup
- Owen Cooper
- Youngest male Emmy winner for 'Adolescence'
- Volodymyr Zelenskyy
- Ukrainian president resisting Russian invasion and US pressure